Executive Sous Chef – Luxury Resort Banquets & Events

Jimmy Jazz; California (MO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation expense covered

Job summary

CordeValle is seeking an accomplished Executive Sous Chef to join our luxury golf club and resort in San Martin, California. You will be the second-in-command of the culinary operation and lead a team across private club dining, banquets, weddings, and resort services.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will maintain high standards, stay hands-on in the kitchen, develop Sous Chefs and cooks, review menus and BEOs, manage labor and costs, and ensure exceptional quality, consistency, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive culinary experience in upscale hospitality.
• 5+ years of culinary leadership in executive/senior roles.
• Strong banquet and high-volume event experience.
• California food safety certification or strong knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary operations with the Executive Chef.
• Serve as culinary leader in Executive Chef's absence.
• Maintain a hands-on presence in the kitchen during prep and service.
• Lead and develop Sous Chefs, cooks, stewards, and other culinary team members.
• Ensure exceptional food quality, consistency, presentation, and execution.
• Oversee culinary execution for member dining, resort operations, banquets, weddings, corporate events, and golf events.
• Review BEOs and coordinate culinary production and event execution.
• Assist with menu development, seasonal menus, specials, tastings, and events.
• Maintain recipe, portion, plating, and presentation standards.
• Manage production levels and mise en place based on anticipated business.
• Assist with culinary scheduling and labor management.
• Monitor food cost, purchasing, inventory, waste, and departmental expenses.
• Help ensure culinary operations achieve financial objectives and maintain safety standards.
• Collaborate with Food & Beverage, Banquets, Stewarding, Purchasing, and other departments.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Banquet management

High-volume operations

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

CordeValle is seeking an accomplished Executive Sous Chef to join our luxury golf club and resort in San Martin, California. You will be the second-in-command of the culinary operation and lead a team across private club dining, banquets, weddings, and resort services.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will maintain high standards, stay hands-on in the kitchen, develop Sous Chefs and cooks, review menus and BEOs, manage labor and costs, and ensure exceptional quality, consistency, and